Brady's happy for Hoyer

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is pleased to learn his former backup, Brian Hoyer, has been named the starter in Cleveland.

Virtually everyone else has been weighing in on the quarterback duel between Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel in Cleveland.

So why should Tom Brady be any different?

Brady appeared genuinely pleased to hear his friend and former backup had been named the Browns' starter for Week One of the regular season.

“I love Brian,” said Brady. “He’s just such a great guy, person, friend. We’ve always kept in touch. So I’m proud of him. “He’s fought through some tough circumstances over the years – being released here, going to Arizona, getting a little bit of an opportunity there – and really has taken advantage of the opportunity in Cleveland. It’s great for him. He’s a great player. I’m very happy for him.”